Parish School of Religion (PSR)

The Parish School of Religion is our religious education program for children in grades 1-8 who do not attend a Catholic school. It is held on Sundays throughout the September-May school year. The goal ofthe PSR Program is to assist parents in helping their children to develop a living and active Catholic faith, centered in Christ. For more information and registration forms, please contact the Minister of Youth or connect to “Join Us – Parish School of Religion” from our website.

Pre-school/Kindergarten Religious Education

All pre-school and kindergarten age students are invited to come to classes that meet on Sundays throughout the school year during the 11 a.m. Mass. The goal of the pre-school program is to help younger children increase their knowledge of God and develop a personal friendship with Jesus Christ through learning about prayer, Christian values, and the liturgical year. For more information and registration forms, please contact the Minister of Youth or connect to “Join Us – Parish School of Religion” from our website.
 

Explorers’ Class

Information to be posted at a later date.
 

Liturgy of the Word with Children

During the 11 a.m. Mass on the second Sunday of each month, we will invite young children to go to the Church Hall for a special celebration of the Word of God. They will then rejoin the entire parish family for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
 

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School is a summer adventure, a wonderful chance for the children and adults of our parish and community to learn about our Faith and the Bible through creative activities and outdoor fun. Our 2006 theme is “Olympic Adventure: Strength in the Sacraments!” It will be held during the week of June 26-30, in the evenings. Watch the bulletin for more details and registration forms.
 

Youth Group (Grades 6-12)

“Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for the believers in your speech, your conduct, your love, faith, and purity.” I Timothy 4:12 TEV

The youth ministry at Holy Spirit Parish provides opportunities for junior high and high school students to be challenged in their faith and to participate in the life of the Church. Through prayer, service, catechesis, and fun Catholic fellowship, we strive to draw teens closer to Christ and the Church.

Our junior high youth group is very active, and usually meets the 2nd Sunday of each month, with additional events throughout the year. Here are just a few of the activities we have had this past year: topic discussions related to our Faith, Bible studies, snow tubing, Walking Stations of the Cross, Catholic game night, Progressive Night, New Life Dinner service project, work camp, movie night, and more. All 6-8th grade students are welcome to join any youth group activities.

Our high school youth ministry meets on the second Sunday of every month for food, social time, and a meeting of the Dead Theologians Society, as well as for various retreat and other opportunities throughout the year. More information on the Dead Theologians Society can be found at www.DeadTheologiansSociety.com. All high school students are invited to participate.

Watch the bulletin for upcoming events! To receive weekly e-mail updates, to be placed on our mailing list, or for more information, please contact our Minister of Youth.
 

Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (R.C.I.C.)

This is a companion process to the R.C.I.A., and is utilized to prepare children for full or partial initiation into the Church. It is a program of catechetical instruction and sacramental preparation which, like the R.C.I.A., is a journey that deepens a child’s awareness of God’s grace and love. Children have a very special place in the life of the Catholic faith community, and are supported in their journey by parents, catechists, godparents, and the entire parish.